In , it is being given that: AB = 5 cm, BC = 4 cm and CA = 4.2 cm; DE = 10 cm, EF = 8 cm and FD = 8.4 cm. If
and
, find AL : DM.
Since =
=
=
Then, ΔABC ~ ΔDEF (By SS similarity)
Now, In ΔABL ~ ΔDEM
<B = <E (ΔABC ~ΔDEF)
<ALB =<DME (Each 90°)
Then, ΔABL ~ ΔDEM (By SS similarity)
So, (Corresponding parts of similar triangle area proportion)
Or
Or,